Have your say events provide an opportunity for people to explore ideas on an issue or place and make their views known in an informal setting. Also described as Speak Outs or Community Planning Workshops, they are a useful early step in any planning activity.

A convenient venue and time is selected, usually in a familiar local community facility, often as part of a larger community event.

A range of interactive displays and activities is prepared to stimulate ideas and obtain feedback.

The event is widely advertised and people are invited to drop in at any time during the scheduled opening hours.

Results are written up and circulated to all who attended and made available on the internet.